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Chocolate No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in these rich and creamy no-bake chocolate cheesecake bars with layers of chocolate goodness and a buttery cookie crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
Ganache
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional Toppings
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Chocolate curls
  • Whipped cream
  • Crushed Oreos

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch pan and chill while preparing the filling.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in the melted chocolate.
  3. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold it into the chocolate mixture in three parts. Spread this over the crust and chill for 2-3 hours.
Ganache Preparation
  1. For the ganache, heat the cream until it simmers, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Let sit for a moment, then whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, then pour over the cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
Serving
  1. Top with optional mini chocolate chips, chocolate curls, crushed Oreos, or whipped cream.
  2. Refrigerate for an additional 2-3 hours, or overnight, until firm.
  3. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

Press the crust firmly (use the bottom of a glass) so it holds up to slicing—think compact, not crumbly. For sharp slices, chill overnight; warm the knife briefly for perfect cuts.